Is DSIP legal?
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Reviewed for clinical accuracy · Last reviewed July 22, 2026 · Review policy
Quick answer
DSIP is not FDA-approved and is not on the 503A Bulks List. At the July 2026 PCAC meeting the committee voted against recommending it (reported as 6 yes, 7 no), the only down vote of the seven peptides reviewed.
- FDA status
- Not FDA-approved; compounding under FDA review (July 2026)
- Prohibited in sport (WADA)
- No
DSIP (emideltide) is not an FDA-approved drug. It has been available through compounding and the research-chemical market. It was one of the seven peptides the FDA's Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee reviewed on July 24, 2026, for the 503A Bulks List, with briefing documents recommending against listing. The vote is advisory and the FDA decides separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is DSIP legal in the US?+
DSIP is not FDA-approved and is not on the 503A Bulks List. At the July 2026 PCAC meeting the committee voted against recommending it (reported as 6 yes, 7 no), the only down vote of the seven peptides reviewed.
Do you need a prescription for DSIP?+
DSIP is not FDA-approved. Where it is available through a compounding pharmacy it requires a prescription; research-chemical versions are sold outside the regulated, prescription-based system.